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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.54, 367.94 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.54, 367.94 and 173.41 is: 239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.54 : 367.94 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.54/367.94 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.54x = 367.94 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.54x = 63,803.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,803.99/266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.38

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