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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 367.71 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 367.71 and 168.31 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 367.71 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/367.71 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 367.71 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 61,889.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,889.27/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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