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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 366.91 and 167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 366.91 and 167.80 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 366.91 = 167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/366.91 = 167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 366.91 × 167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 61,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,567.50/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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