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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.23, 368.61 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.23, 368.61 and 178.71 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.23 : 368.61 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.23/368.61 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.23x = 368.61 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.23x = 65,874.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,874.29/267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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