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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.37, 399.57 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.37, 399.57 and 163.59 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.37 : 399.57 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.37/399.57 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.37x = 399.57 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.37x = 65,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,365.04/266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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