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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.46, 363.72 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.46, 363.72 and 165.24 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.46 : 363.72 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.46/363.72 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.46x = 363.72 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.46x = 60,101.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,101.09/263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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