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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 364.05 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 364.05 and 165.50 is: 228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 364.05 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/364.05 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 364.05 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 60,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,248.45/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.46

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