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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.23, 367.23 and 177.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.23, 367.23 and 177.71 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.23 : 367.23 = 177.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.23/367.23 = 177.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.23x = 367.23 × 177.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.23x = 65,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,260.44/266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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