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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.66, 368.09 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.66, 368.09 and 168.39 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.66 : 368.09 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.66/368.09 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.66x = 368.09 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.66x = 61,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,982.68/266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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