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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 368.09 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 368.09 and 168.54 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 368.09 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/368.09 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 368.09 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 62,037.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,037.89/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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