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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 367.40 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 367.40 and 167.94 is: 231.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 367.40 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/367.40 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 367.40 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 61,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,700.32/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.69

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