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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.43, 366.18 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.43, 366.18 and 167.01 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.43 : 366.18 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.43/366.18 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.43x = 366.18 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.43x = 61,155.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,155.72/265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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