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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 367.05 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 367.05 and 166.38 is: 229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 367.05 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/367.05 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 367.05 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 61,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,067.94/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.65

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