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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 369.32 and 179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 369.32 and 179.27 is: 247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 369.32 = 179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/369.32 = 179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 369.32 × 179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 66,207.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,207.10/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.09

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