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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 366.35 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 366.35 and 167.31 is: 230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 366.35 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/366.35 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 366.35 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 61,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,293.18/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.70

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