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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 399.84 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 399.84 and 162.47 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 399.84 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/399.84 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 399.84 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 64,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,962.00/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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