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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 366.36 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 366.36 and 167.36 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 366.36 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/366.36 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 366.36 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 61,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,314.01/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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