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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.92, 368.34 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.92, 368.34 and 168.75 is: 232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.92 : 368.34 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.92/368.34 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.92x = 368.34 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.92x = 62,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,157.38/266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.87

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