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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 367.54 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 367.54 and 168.04 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 367.54 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/367.54 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 367.54 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 61,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,761.42/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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