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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 366.49 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 366.49 and 167.50 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 366.49 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/366.49 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 366.49 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 61,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,387.74/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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