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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 366.15 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 366.15 and 167.18 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 366.15 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/366.15 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 366.15 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 61,211.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,211.75/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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