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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 399.60 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 399.60 and 162.40 is: 243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 399.60 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/399.60 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 399.60 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 64,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,895.04/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.23

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