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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 367.20 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 367.20 and 162.56 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 367.20 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/367.20 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 367.20 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 59,692.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,692.03/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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