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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.51, 366.35 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.51, 366.35 and 167.23 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.51 : 366.35 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.51/366.35 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.51x = 366.35 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.51x = 61,265.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,265.21/265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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