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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.85, 366.65 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.85, 366.65 and 167.43 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.85 : 366.65 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.85/366.65 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.85x = 366.65 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.85x = 61,387.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,387.37/265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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