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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.00, 367 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.00, 367 and 166.52 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.00 : 367 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.00/367 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.00x = 367 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.00x = 61,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,111.01/266.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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