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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.59, 367.75 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.59, 367.75 and 168.18 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.59 : 367.75 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.59/367.75 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.59x = 367.75 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.59x = 61,845.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,845.52/266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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