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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 368.19 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 368.19 and 163.28 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 368.19 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/368.19 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 368.19 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 60,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,118.06/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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