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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 367.88 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 367.88 and 168.35 is: 232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 367.88 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/367.88 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 367.88 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 61,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,929.92/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.33

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