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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.98, 368.26 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.98, 368.26 and 173.78 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.98 : 368.26 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.98/368.26 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.98x = 368.26 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.98x = 63,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,996.22/266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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