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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.97, 367.05 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.97, 367.05 and 167.85 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.97 : 367.05 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.97/367.05 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.97x = 367.05 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.97x = 61,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,609.34/265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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