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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 399.17 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 399.17 and 163.08 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 399.17 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/399.17 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 399.17 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 65,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,095.83/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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