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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 399.62 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 399.62 and 175.24 is: 262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 399.62 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/399.62 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 399.62 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 70,027.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,027.53/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.90

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