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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.53, 399.76 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.53, 399.76 and 162.38 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.53 : 399.76 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.53/399.76 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.53x = 399.76 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.53x = 64,913.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,913.79/266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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