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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.25, 369 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.25, 369 and 179.98 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.25 : 369 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.25/369 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.25x = 369 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.25x = 66,412.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,412.62/267.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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