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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.87, 368.14 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.87, 368.14 and 168.59 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.87 : 368.14 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.87/368.14 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.87x = 368.14 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.87x = 62,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,064.72/266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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