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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 363.83 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 363.83 and 165.40 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 363.83 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/363.83 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 363.83 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 60,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,175.75/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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