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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 369.22 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 369.22 and 179.30 is: 247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 369.22 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/369.22 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 369.22 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 66,201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,201.15/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.19

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