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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 367.89 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 367.89 and 161.65 is: 223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 367.89 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/367.89 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 367.89 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 59,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,469.42/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.10

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