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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.03, 399.20 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.03, 399.20 and 174.72 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.03 : 399.20 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.03/399.20 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.03x = 399.20 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.03x = 69,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,747.35/266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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