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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.34, 367.68 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.34, 367.68 and 173.16 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.34 : 367.68 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.34/367.68 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.34x = 367.68 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.34x = 63,667.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,667.47/266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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