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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.51, 399.49 and 168.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.51, 399.49 and 168.97 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.51 : 399.49 = 168.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.51/399.49 = 168.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.51x = 399.49 × 168.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.51x = 67,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,501.83/266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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