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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.14, 366.95 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.14, 366.95 and 162.62 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.14 : 366.95 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.14/366.95 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.14x = 366.95 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.14x = 59,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,673.41/266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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