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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 366.87 and 172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 366.87 and 172.79 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 366.87 = 172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/366.87 = 172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 366.87 × 172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 63,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,392.38/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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