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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.71, 363.90 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.71, 363.90 and 165.52 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.71 : 363.90 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.71/363.90 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.71x = 363.90 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.71x = 60,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,232.44/263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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