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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 398.89 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 398.89 and 163.16 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 398.89 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/398.89 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 398.89 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 65,082.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,082.89/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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