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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 368.20 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 368.20 and 161.93 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 368.20 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/368.20 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 368.20 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 59,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,622.63/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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