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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 398.94 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 398.94 and 157.60 is: 235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 398.94 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/398.94 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 398.94 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 62,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,872.94/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.76

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