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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 398.28 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 398.28 and 174.52 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 398.28 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/398.28 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 398.28 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 69,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,507.83/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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