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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.64, 400.08 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.64, 400.08 and 104.42 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.64 : 400.08 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.64/400.08 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.64x = 400.08 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.64x = 41,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,776.35/266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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