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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 363.72 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 363.72 and 165.30 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 363.72 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/363.72 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 363.72 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 60,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,122.92/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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