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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 398.96 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 398.96 and 163.25 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 398.96 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/398.96 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 398.96 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 65,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,130.22/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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