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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 399.74 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 399.74 and 174.18 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 399.74 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/399.74 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 399.74 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 69,626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,626.71/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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