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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 398.73 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 398.73 and 169.76 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 398.73 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/398.73 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 398.73 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 67,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,688.40/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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