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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.61, 367.70 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.61, 367.70 and 183.59 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.61 : 367.70 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.61/367.70 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.61x = 367.70 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.61x = 67,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,506.04/266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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