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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 366.12 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 366.12 and 167.18 is: 230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 366.12 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/366.12 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 366.12 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 61,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,207.94/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.63

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