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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.29, 368.28 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.29, 368.28 and 179.81 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.29 : 368.28 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.29/368.28 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.29x = 368.28 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.29x = 66,219.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,219.53/267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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