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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 367.28 and 159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 367.28 and 159.88 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 367.28 = 159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/367.28 = 159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 367.28 × 159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 58,719.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,719.03/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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