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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.74, 368 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.74, 368 and 173.50 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.74 : 368 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.74/368 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.74x = 368 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.74x = 63,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,848/266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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