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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 398.96 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 398.96 and 175.02 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 398.96 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/398.96 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 398.96 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 69,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,825.98/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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