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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 366.36 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 366.36 and 167.26 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 366.36 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/366.36 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 366.36 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 61,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,274.71/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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