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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 367.64 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 367.64 and 168.08 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 367.64 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/367.64 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 367.64 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 61,792.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,792.93/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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