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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.26, 367.50 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.26, 367.50 and 168.16 is: 232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.26 : 367.50 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.26/367.50 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.26x = 367.50 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.26x = 61,798.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,798.80/266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.10

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