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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.31, 363.38 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.31, 363.38 and 165.16 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.31 : 363.38 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.31/363.38 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.31x = 363.38 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.31x = 60,015.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,015.84/263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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