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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 366.57 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 366.57 and 172.66 is: 237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 366.57 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/366.57 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 366.57 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 63,291.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,291.98/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.92

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