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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 368.20 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 368.20 and 168.75 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 368.20 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/368.20 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 368.20 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 62,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,133.75/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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