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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 368.87 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 368.87 and 179.05 is: 246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 368.87 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/368.87 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 368.87 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 66,046.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,046.17/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.84

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