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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.81, 367.99 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.81, 367.99 and 173.58 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.81 : 367.99 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.81/367.99 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.81x = 367.99 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.81x = 63,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,875.70/266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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