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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.77, 367.89 and 173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.77, 367.89 and 173.42 is: 239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.77 : 367.89 = 173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.77/367.89 = 173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.77x = 367.89 × 173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.77x = 63,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,799.48/266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.16

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