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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 368.30 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 368.30 and 179.60 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 368.30 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/368.30 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 368.30 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 66,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,145.78/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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