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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 366.12 and 167.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 366.12 and 167.00 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 366.12 = 167.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/366.12 = 167.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 366.12 × 167.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 61,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,140.21/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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