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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 367.08 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 367.08 and 161.20 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 367.08 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/367.08 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 367.08 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 59,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,173.30/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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