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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 398.95 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 398.95 and 174.73 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 398.95 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/398.95 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 398.95 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 69,706.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,706.66/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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