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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.55, 363.54 and 165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.55, 363.54 and 165.13 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.55 : 363.54 = 165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.55/363.54 = 165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.55x = 363.54 × 165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.55x = 60,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,031.36/263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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