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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.65, 400.07 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.65, 400.07 and 104.45 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.65 : 400.07 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.65/400.07 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.65x = 400.07 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.65x = 41,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785.57/266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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