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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 368.72 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 368.72 and 178.76 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 368.72 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/368.72 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 368.72 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 65,912.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,912.39/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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