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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.44, 367.69 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.44, 367.69 and 161.51 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.44 : 367.69 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.44/367.69 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.44x = 367.69 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.44x = 59,383.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,383.77/266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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