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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 399.04 and 163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 399.04 and 163.15 is: 244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 399.04 = 163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/399.04 = 163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 399.04 × 163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 65,101.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,101.97/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.70

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