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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.71, 367.97 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.71, 367.97 and 168.49 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.71 : 367.97 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.71/367.97 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.71x = 367.97 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.71x = 61,999.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,999.27/266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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