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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.43, 363.56 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.43, 363.56 and 165.29 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.43 : 363.56 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.43/363.56 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.43x = 363.56 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.43x = 60,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,090.19/263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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