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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.27, 398.89 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.27, 398.89 and 163.25 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.27 : 398.89 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.27/398.89 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.27x = 398.89 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.27x = 65,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,119.99/266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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