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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 399 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 399 and 174.90 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 399 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/399 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 399 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 69,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,785.10/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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