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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 399.11 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 399.11 and 168.44 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 399.11 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/399.11 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 399.11 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 67,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,223.25/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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