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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.18, 366.01 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.18, 366.01 and 166.88 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.18 : 366.01 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.18/366.01 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.18x = 366.01 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.18x = 61,079.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,079.75/265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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