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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 400.05 and 81.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 400.05 and 81.61 is: 122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 400.05 = 81.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/400.05 = 81.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 400.05 × 81.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 32,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,647.39/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.41

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