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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 398.70 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 398.70 and 174.64 is: 261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 398.70 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/398.70 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 398.70 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 69,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,628.97/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.49

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