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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.14, 367.29 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.14, 367.29 and 161.30 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.14 : 367.29 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.14/367.29 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.14x = 367.29 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.14x = 59,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,243.88/266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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