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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.17, 367.50 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.17, 367.50 and 166.63 is: 230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.17 : 367.50 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.17/367.50 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.17x = 367.50 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.17x = 61,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,233.85/266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.06

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