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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 368.15 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 368.15 and 177.15 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 368.15 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/368.15 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 368.15 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 65,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,217.77/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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