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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 366.60 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 366.60 and 167.34 is: 230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 366.60 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/366.60 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 366.60 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 61,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,346.84/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.96

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