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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 367.08 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 367.08 and 167.73 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 367.08 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/367.08 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 367.08 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 61,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570.33/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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