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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.42, 400.24 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.42, 400.24 and 175.30 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.42 : 400.24 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.42/400.24 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.42x = 400.24 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.42x = 70,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,161.29/266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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