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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 368.86 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 368.86 and 179.96 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 368.86 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/368.86 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 368.86 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 66,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,380.05/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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