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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 366.45 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 366.45 and 167.18 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 366.45 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/366.45 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 366.45 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 61,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,263.11/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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