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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.07, 367.17 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.07, 367.17 and 162.57 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.07 : 367.17 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.07/367.17 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.07x = 367.17 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.07x = 59,688.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,688.18/266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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