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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 366.75 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 366.75 and 167.64 is: 231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 366.75 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/366.75 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 366.75 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 61,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,481.97/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.20

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