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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 369.22 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 369.22 and 179.14 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 369.22 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/369.22 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 369.22 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 66,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,142.07/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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