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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 367.97 and 161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 367.97 and 161.83 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 367.97 = 161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/367.97 = 161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 367.97 × 161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 59,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,546.86/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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