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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.95, 400.30 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.95, 400.30 and 176.13 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.95 : 400.30 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.95/400.30 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.95x = 400.30 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.95x = 70,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,504.84/266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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