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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 400.44 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 400.44 and 175.60 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 400.44 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/400.44 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 400.44 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 70,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,317.26/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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