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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.90, 366.93 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.90, 366.93 and 167.62 is: 231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.90 : 366.93 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.90/366.93 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.90x = 366.93 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.90x = 61,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,504.81/265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.31

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