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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.63, 368.06 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.63, 368.06 and 168.37 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 368.06 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/368.06 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 368.06 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 61,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,968.22/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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