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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 368.31 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 368.31 and 168.66 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 368.31 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/368.31 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 368.31 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 62,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,119.16/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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