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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 368.16 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 368.16 and 161.88 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 368.16 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/368.16 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 368.16 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 59,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,597.74/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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