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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 368.63 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 368.63 and 179.93 is: 248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 368.63 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/368.63 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 368.63 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 66,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,324.85/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.23

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