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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.90, 366.99 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.90, 366.99 and 167.69 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.90 : 366.99 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.90/366.99 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.90x = 366.99 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.90x = 61,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,540.55/265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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