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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.75, 399.68 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.75, 399.68 and 163.81 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.75 : 399.68 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.75/399.68 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.75x = 399.68 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.75x = 65,471.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,471.26/266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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