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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.64, 367.89 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.64, 367.89 and 168.36 is: 232.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.64 : 367.89 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.64/367.89 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.64x = 367.89 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.64x = 61,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,937.96/266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.29

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