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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.64, 367.92 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.64, 367.92 and 173.28 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.64 : 367.92 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.64/367.92 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.64x = 367.92 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.64x = 63,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,753.18/266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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