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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.06, 367.26 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.06, 367.26 and 167.88 is: 231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 367.26 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/367.26 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 367.26 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 61,655.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,655.61/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.74

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