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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.11, 367.21 and 167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.11, 367.21 and 167.92 is: 231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.11 : 367.21 = 167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.11/367.21 = 167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.11x = 367.21 × 167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.11x = 61,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,661.90/266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.72

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