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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.84, 366.73 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.84, 366.73 and 167.74 is: 231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.84 : 366.73 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.84/366.73 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.84x = 366.73 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.84x = 61,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,513.04/265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.40

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