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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 366.88 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 366.88 and 167.52 is: 231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 366.88 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/366.88 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 366.88 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 61,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,459.74/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.12

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