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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.74, 400.10 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.74, 400.10 and 104.34 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.74 : 400.10 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.74/400.10 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.74x = 400.10 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.74x = 41,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746.43/266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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