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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.60, 363.72 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.60, 363.72 and 165.49 is: 228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.60 : 363.72 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.60/363.72 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.60x = 363.72 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.60x = 60,191.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,191.73/263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.35

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