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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.06, 367.13 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.06, 367.13 and 167.64 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 367.13 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/367.13 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 367.13 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 61,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,544.84/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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