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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 366.32 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 366.32 and 167.26 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 366.32 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/366.32 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 366.32 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 61,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,270.68/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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