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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 367.62 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 367.62 and 168.09 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 367.62 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/367.62 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 367.62 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 61,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,793.25/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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