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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.54, 370.38 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.54, 370.38 and 179.86 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.54 : 370.38 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.54/370.38 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.54x = 370.38 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.54x = 66,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,616.55/268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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