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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.93, 368.44 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.93, 368.44 and 162.10 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.93 : 368.44 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.93/368.44 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.93x = 368.44 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.93x = 59,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,724.12/266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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