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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 398.72 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 398.72 and 163.26 is: 244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 398.72 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/398.72 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 398.72 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 65,095.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,095.03/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.60

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