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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 366.81 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 366.81 and 167.60 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 366.81 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/366.81 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 366.81 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 61,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,477.36/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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