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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 368.28 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 368.28 and 163.38 is: 225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 368.28 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/368.28 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 368.28 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 60,169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,169.59/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.46

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