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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 367.84 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 367.84 and 168.32 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 367.84 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/367.84 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 367.84 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 61,914.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,914.83/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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