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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 366.01 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 366.01 and 167.11 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 366.01 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/366.01 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 366.01 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 61,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,162.60/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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