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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.45, 400.13 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.45, 400.13 and 174.06 is: 261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.45 : 400.13 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.45/400.13 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.45x = 400.13 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.45x = 69,646.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,646.63/266.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.39

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