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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.23, 367.35 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.23, 367.35 and 172.99 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.23 : 367.35 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.23/367.35 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.23x = 367.35 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.23x = 63,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,547.88/266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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