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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.27, 367.21 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.27, 367.21 and 172.92 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.27 : 367.21 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.27/367.21 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.27x = 367.21 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.27x = 63,497.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,497.95/266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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