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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.79, 368.23 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.79, 368.23 and 168.68 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.79 : 368.23 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.79/368.23 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.79x = 368.23 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.79x = 62,113.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,113.04/266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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