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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 367.22 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 367.22 and 161.13 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 367.22 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/367.22 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 367.22 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 59,169.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,169.35/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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