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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.14, 367.20 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.14, 367.20 and 167.86 is: 231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.14 : 367.20 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.14/367.20 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.14x = 367.20 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.14x = 61,638.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638.19/266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.60

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