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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 368.36 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 368.36 and 161.90 is: 223.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 368.36 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/368.36 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 368.36 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 59,636.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,636.67/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.48

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