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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 369.54 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 369.54 and 182.66 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 369.54 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/369.54 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 369.54 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 67,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,498.33/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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