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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 363.44 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 363.44 and 165.36 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 363.44 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/363.44 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 363.44 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 60,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,098.44/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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