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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 398.96 and 163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 398.96 and 163.33 is: 244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 398.96 = 163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/398.96 = 163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 398.96 × 163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 65,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,162.32/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.64

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