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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.19, 370.13 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.19, 370.13 and 179.76 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.19 : 370.13 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.19/370.13 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.19x = 370.13 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.19x = 66,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,534.57/268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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