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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 365.92 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 365.92 and 167.04 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 365.92 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/365.92 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 365.92 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 61,123.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,123.28/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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