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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 399.99 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 399.99 and 169.48 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 399.99 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/399.99 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 399.99 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 67,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,790.31/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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