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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.06, 367.21 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.06, 367.21 and 173.08 is: 238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 367.21 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/367.21 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 367.21 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 63,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,556.71/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.88

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