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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 363.48 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 363.48 and 165.12 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 363.48 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/363.48 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 363.48 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 60,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,017.82/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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