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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.53, 398.85 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.53, 398.85 and 163.84 is: 245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.53 : 398.85 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.53/398.85 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.53x = 398.85 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.53x = 65,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,347.58/266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.18

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