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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 366.93 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 366.93 and 166.41 is: 229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 366.93 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/366.93 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 366.93 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 61,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,060.82/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.52

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