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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 398.52 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 398.52 and 174.57 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 398.52 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/398.52 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 398.52 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 69,569.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,569.64/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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