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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 368.18 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 368.18 and 173.48 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 368.18 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/368.18 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 368.18 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 63,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,871.87/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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