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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 367.48 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 367.48 and 168.02 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 367.48 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/367.48 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 367.48 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 61,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,741.73/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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