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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 367.13 and 167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 367.13 and 167.77 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 367.13 = 167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/367.13 = 167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 367.13 × 167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 61,594.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,594.28/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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