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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.32, 399.05 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.32, 399.05 and 163.29 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.32 : 399.05 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.32/399.05 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.32x = 399.05 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.32x = 65,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,160.06/266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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