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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 366.05 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 366.05 and 167.09 is: 230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 366.05 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/366.05 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 366.05 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 61,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,162.46/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.56

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