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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.74, 366.95 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.74, 366.95 and 167.64 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.74 : 366.95 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.74/366.95 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.74x = 366.95 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.74x = 61,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,514.66/265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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