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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 367.08 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 367.08 and 167.74 is: 231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 367.08 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/367.08 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 367.08 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 61,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,574.00/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.52

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