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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 366.37 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 366.37 and 167.22 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 366.37 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/366.37 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 366.37 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 61,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,263.97/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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