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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 367.46 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 367.46 and 161.45 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 367.46 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/367.46 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 367.46 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 59,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,325.76/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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