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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.23, 366.24 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.23, 366.24 and 167.16 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.23 : 366.24 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.23/366.24 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.23x = 366.24 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.23x = 61,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,220.68/265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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