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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.50, 367.79 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.50, 367.79 and 163.02 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.50 : 367.79 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.50/367.79 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.50x = 367.79 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.50x = 59,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,957.13/266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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