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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 398.77 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 398.77 and 163.22 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 398.77 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/398.77 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 398.77 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 65,084.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,084.84/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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