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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 367.74 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 367.74 and 183.56 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 367.74 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/367.74 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 367.74 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 67,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,500.52/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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