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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 366.86 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 366.86 and 172.68 is: 238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 366.86 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/366.86 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 366.86 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 63,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,349.38/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.12

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