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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.81, 368.14 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.81, 368.14 and 168.51 is: 232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.81 : 368.14 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.81/368.14 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.81x = 368.14 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.81x = 62,035.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,035.27/266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.51

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