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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.37, 363.52 and 165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.37, 363.52 and 165.07 is: 227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.37 : 363.52 = 165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.37/363.52 = 165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.37x = 363.52 × 165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.37x = 60,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,006.25/263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.84

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