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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.99, 368.24 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.99, 368.24 and 173.75 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.99 : 368.24 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.99/368.24 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.99x = 368.24 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.99x = 63,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,978.99/266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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