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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.23, 367.37 and 167.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.23, 367.37 and 167.95 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.23 : 367.37 = 167.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.23/367.37 = 167.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.23x = 367.37 × 167.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.23x = 61,697.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,697.95/266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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