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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 399.78 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 399.78 and 175.26 is: 262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 399.78 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/399.78 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 399.78 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 70,065.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,065.44/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.69

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