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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.55, 367.72 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.55, 367.72 and 183.77 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.55 : 367.72 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.55/367.72 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.55x = 367.72 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.55x = 67,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,575.90/266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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