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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 368.18 and 161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 368.18 and 161.95 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 368.18 = 161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/368.18 = 161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 368.18 × 161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 59,624.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,624.10/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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