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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 398.66 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 398.66 and 169.50 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 398.66 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/398.66 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 398.66 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 67,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,572.87/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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