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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.85, 367.04 and 167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.85, 367.04 and 167.75 is: 231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.85 : 367.04 = 167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.85/367.04 = 167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.85x = 367.04 × 167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.85x = 61,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570.96/265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.60

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