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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.29, 367.37 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.29, 367.37 and 168.14 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.29 : 367.37 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.29/367.37 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.29x = 367.37 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.29x = 61,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,770.30/266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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