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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 366.42 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 366.42 and 167.46 is: 230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 366.42 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/366.42 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 366.42 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 61,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,360.69/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.96

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