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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 368.19 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 368.19 and 168.54 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 368.19 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/368.19 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 368.19 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 62,054.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,054.74/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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