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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.35, 366.23 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.35, 366.23 and 167.03 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.35 : 366.23 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.35/366.23 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.35x = 366.23 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.35x = 61,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,171.40/265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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