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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.91, 366.81 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.91, 366.81 and 167.63 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.91 : 366.81 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.91/366.81 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.91x = 366.81 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.91x = 61,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,485.90/265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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