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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.35, 399.49 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.35, 399.49 and 163.43 is: 245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.35 : 399.49 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.35/399.49 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.35x = 399.49 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.35x = 65,288.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,288.65/266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.12

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