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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 366.43 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 366.43 and 167.34 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 366.43 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/366.43 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 366.43 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 61,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,318.40/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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