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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.13, 368.53 and 179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.13, 368.53 and 179.83 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.13 : 368.53 = 179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.13/368.53 = 179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.13x = 368.53 × 179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.13x = 66,272.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,272.75/267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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