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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 367.26 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 367.26 and 166.60 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 367.26 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/367.26 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 367.26 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 61,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,185.52/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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