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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 399.84 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 399.84 and 163.86 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 399.84 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/399.84 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 399.84 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 65,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,517.78/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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