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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 369.89 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 369.89 and 179.62 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 369.89 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/369.89 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 369.89 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 66,439.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,439.64/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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