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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266, 367.10 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266, 367.10 and 162.52 is: 224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 367.10 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/367.10 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 367.10 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 59,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,661.09/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.29

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