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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.39, 399.84 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.39, 399.84 and 163.87 is: 245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.39 : 399.84 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.39/399.84 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.39x = 399.84 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.39x = 65,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,521.78/266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.96

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