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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.87, 368.49 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.87, 368.49 and 173.58 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.87 : 368.49 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.87/368.49 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.87x = 368.49 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.87x = 63,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,962.49/266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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