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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.41, 367.71 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.41, 367.71 and 168.30 is: 232.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.41 : 367.71 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.41/367.71 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.41x = 367.71 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.41x = 61,884.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,884.96/266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.29

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