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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 367.27 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 367.27 and 171.70 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 367.27 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/367.27 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 367.27 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 63,060.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,060.98/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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