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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.97, 368.60 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.97, 368.60 and 172.62 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.97 : 368.60 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.97/368.60 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.97x = 368.60 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.97x = 63,626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,626.87/266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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