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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 366.88 and 167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 366.88 and 167.75 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 366.88 = 167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/366.88 = 167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 366.88 × 167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 61,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,545.62/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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