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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.32, 367.57 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.32, 367.57 and 159.94 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.32 : 367.57 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.32/367.57 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.32x = 367.57 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.32x = 58,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,789.94/266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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