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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 400.56 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 400.56 and 169.88 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 400.56 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/400.56 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 400.56 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 68,047.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,047.13/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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