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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 367.92 and 161.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 367.92 and 161.80 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 367.92 = 161.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/367.92 = 161.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 367.92 × 161.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 59,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,529.46/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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