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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.38, 366.18 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.38, 366.18 and 167.27 is: 230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.38 : 366.18 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.38/366.18 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.38x = 366.18 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.38x = 61,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,250.93/265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.80

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