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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.69, 368.04 and 161.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.69, 368.04 and 161.81 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.69 : 368.04 = 161.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.69/368.04 = 161.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.69x = 368.04 × 161.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.69x = 59,554.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,554.77/266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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