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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 400.47 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 400.47 and 175.74 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 400.47 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/400.47 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 400.47 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 70,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,378.60/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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