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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 368.01 and 168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 368.01 and 168.41 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 368.01 = 168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/368.01 = 168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 368.01 × 168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 61,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,976.56/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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