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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 400.04 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 400.04 and 104.49 is: 156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 400.04 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/400.04 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 400.04 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 41,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,800.05/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.65

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