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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 369.63 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 369.63 and 179.16 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 369.63 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/369.63 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 369.63 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 66,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,222.91/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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