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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 399.86 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 399.86 and 169.14 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 399.86 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/399.86 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 399.86 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 67,632.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,632.32/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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