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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 399.01 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 399.01 and 163.25 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 399.01 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/399.01 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 399.01 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 65,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,140.03/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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