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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 368.15 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 368.15 and 167.18 is: 230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 368.15 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/368.15 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 368.15 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 61,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,544.64/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.75

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