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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 367.34 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 367.34 and 167.85 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 367.34 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/367.34 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 367.34 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 61,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,657.18/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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