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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 368.82 and 179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 368.82 and 179.94 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 368.82 = 179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/368.82 = 179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 368.82 × 179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 66,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,365.47/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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