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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 398.82 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 398.82 and 163.28 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 398.82 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/398.82 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 398.82 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 65,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,119.33/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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