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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.89, 399.83 and 163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.89, 399.83 and 163.88 is: 245.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.89 : 399.83 = 163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.89/399.83 = 163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.89x = 399.83 × 163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.89x = 65,524.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,524.14/266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.51

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