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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.03, 366.95 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.03, 366.95 and 172.88 is: 238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.03 : 366.95 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.03/366.95 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.03x = 366.95 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.03x = 63,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,439.38/266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.46

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