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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 399.48 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 399.48 and 174.96 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 399.48 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/399.48 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 399.48 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 69,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,893.02/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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