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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 368.28 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 368.28 and 168.86 is: 232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 368.28 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/368.28 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 368.28 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 62,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,187.76/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.95

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