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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.45, 370.20 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.45, 370.20 and 179.78 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.45 : 370.20 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.45/370.20 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.45x = 370.20 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.45x = 66,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,554.56/268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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