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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.39, 367.74 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.39, 367.74 and 168.28 is: 232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.39 : 367.74 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.39/367.74 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.39x = 367.74 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.39x = 61,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,882.37/266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.30

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