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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 368.21 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 368.21 and 168.53 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 368.21 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/368.21 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 368.21 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 62,053.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,053.01/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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