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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.35, 367.64 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.35, 367.64 and 173.10 is: 238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.35 : 367.64 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.35/367.64 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.35x = 367.64 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.35x = 63,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,638.48/266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.93

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