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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 398.70 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 398.70 and 163.49 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 398.70 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/398.70 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 398.70 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 65,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,181.47/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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