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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.92, 400.46 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.92, 400.46 and 104.72 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.92 : 400.46 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.92/400.46 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.92x = 400.46 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.92x = 41,936.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,936.17/266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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