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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 366.84 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 366.84 and 167.58 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 366.84 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/366.84 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 366.84 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 61,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,475.05/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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