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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 367.28 and 167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 367.28 and 167.99 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 367.28 = 167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/367.28 = 167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 367.28 × 167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 61,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,699.37/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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