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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.88, 369.42 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.88, 369.42 and 179.56 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.88 : 369.42 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.88/369.42 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.88x = 369.42 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.88x = 66,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,333.06/267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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