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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 368.31 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 368.31 and 162.08 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 368.31 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/368.31 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 368.31 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 59,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,697.90/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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