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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 366.78 and 167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 366.78 and 167.71 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 366.78 = 167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/366.78 = 167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 366.78 × 167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 61,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,512.67/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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