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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.89, 400.46 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.89, 400.46 and 120.74 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.89 : 400.46 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.89/400.46 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.89x = 400.46 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.89x = 48,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,351.54/266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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