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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.26, 368.70 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.26, 368.70 and 179.90 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.26 : 368.70 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.26/368.70 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.26x = 368.70 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.26x = 66,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,329.13/267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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