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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 367.02 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 367.02 and 167.72 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 367.02 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/367.02 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 367.02 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 61,554.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,554.76/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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