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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 399.11 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 399.11 and 163.58 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 399.11 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/399.11 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 399.11 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 65,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,283.60/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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