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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.49, 367.68 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.49, 367.68 and 168.18 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.49 : 367.68 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.49/367.68 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.49x = 367.68 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.49x = 61,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,836.42/266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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