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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.79, 399.56 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.79, 399.56 and 175.23 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.79 : 399.56 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.79/399.56 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.79x = 399.56 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.79x = 70,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,014.02/266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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