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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.06, 367.30 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.06, 367.30 and 177.70 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 367.30 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/367.30 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 367.30 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 65,269.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,269.21/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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