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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.57, 367.85 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.57, 367.85 and 163.07 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.57 : 367.85 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.57/367.85 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.57x = 367.85 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.57x = 59,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,985.30/266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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