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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 399.81 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 399.81 and 164.03 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 399.81 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/399.81 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 399.81 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 65,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,578.99/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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