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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.33, 366.32 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.33, 366.32 and 167.06 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.33 : 366.32 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.33/366.32 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.33x = 366.32 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.33x = 61,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,198.75/265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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