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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.35, 367.66 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.35, 367.66 and 166.72 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.35 : 367.66 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.35/367.66 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.35x = 367.66 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.35x = 61,296.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,296.28/266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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