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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 367.41 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 367.41 and 166.84 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 367.41 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/367.41 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 367.41 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 61,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,298.68/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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