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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.17, 399.21 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.17, 399.21 and 103.84 is: 155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.17 : 399.21 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.17/399.21 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.17x = 399.21 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.17x = 41,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,453.97/266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.74

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