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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.60, 399.98 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.60, 399.98 and 163.96 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.60 : 399.98 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.60/399.98 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.60x = 399.98 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.60x = 65,580.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,580.72/266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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