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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 367.39 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 367.39 and 168 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 367.39 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/367.39 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 367.39 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 61,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,721.52/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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