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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 367.20 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 367.20 and 172.60 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 367.20 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/367.20 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 367.20 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 63,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,378.72/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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