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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 396.82 and 167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 396.82 and 167.61 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 396.82 = 167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/396.82 = 167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 396.82 × 167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 66,511.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,511.00/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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