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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 366.98 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 366.98 and 167.81 is: 231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 366.98 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/366.98 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 366.98 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 61,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,580.24/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.43

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