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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.15, 399.09 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.15, 399.09 and 167.34 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.15 : 399.09 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.15/399.09 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.15x = 399.09 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.15x = 66,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,783.72/266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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