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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.21, 363.15 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.21, 363.15 and 165.06 is: 227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.21 : 363.15 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.21/363.15 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.21x = 363.15 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.21x = 59,941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,941.54/263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.73

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