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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.81, 368.21 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.81, 368.21 and 163.31 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.81 : 368.21 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.81/368.21 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.81x = 368.21 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.81x = 60,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,132.48/266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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