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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 367.90 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 367.90 and 161.74 is: 223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 367.90 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/367.90 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 367.90 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 59,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,504.15/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.13

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