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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 399.24 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 399.24 and 163.55 is: 244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 399.24 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/399.24 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 399.24 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 65,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,293.71/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.99

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