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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 400.14 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 400.14 and 170.64 is: 255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 400.14 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/400.14 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 400.14 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 68,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,279.89/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.96

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