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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 367.40 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 367.40 and 161.35 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 367.40 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/367.40 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 367.40 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 59,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,279.47/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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