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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.51, 367.65 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.51, 367.65 and 173.25 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.51 : 367.65 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.51/367.65 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.51x = 367.65 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.51x = 63,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,695.36/266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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