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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.03, 367.08 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.03, 367.08 and 167.84 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.03 : 367.08 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.03/367.08 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.03x = 367.08 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.03x = 61,610.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,610.71/266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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