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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.73, 363.87 and 165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.73, 363.87 and 165.41 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.73 : 363.87 = 165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.73/363.87 = 165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.73x = 363.87 × 165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.73x = 60,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,187.74/263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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