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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.36, 370.22 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.36, 370.22 and 178.66 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.36 : 370.22 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.36/370.22 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.36x = 370.22 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.36x = 66,143.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,143.51/268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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