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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.29, 363.37 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.29, 363.37 and 165.08 is: 227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.29 : 363.37 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.29/363.37 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.29x = 363.37 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.29x = 59,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,983.30/263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.82

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