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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.77, 368.27 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.77, 368.27 and 168.58 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.77 : 368.27 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.77/368.27 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.77x = 368.27 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.77x = 62,082.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,082.96/266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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