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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 400.04 and 120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 400.04 and 120.40 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 400.04 = 120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/400.04 = 120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 400.04 × 120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 48,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,164.82/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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