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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 399.06 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 399.06 and 174.78 is: 262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 399.06 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/399.06 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 399.06 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 69,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,747.71/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.11

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