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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.77, 369.41 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.77, 369.41 and 179.16 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.77 : 369.41 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.77/369.41 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.77x = 369.41 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.77x = 66,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,184.30/267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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