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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.85, 366.92 and 167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.85, 366.92 and 167.53 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.85 : 366.92 = 167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.85/366.92 = 167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.85x = 366.92 × 167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.85x = 61,470.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,470.11/265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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