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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.61, 368.81 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.61, 368.81 and 178.93 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.61 : 368.81 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.61/368.81 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.61x = 368.81 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.61x = 65,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,991.17/267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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