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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.19, 367.29 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.19, 367.29 and 166.58 is: 229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.19 : 367.29 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.19/367.29 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.19x = 367.29 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.19x = 61,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,184.78/266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.86

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