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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 363.92 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 363.92 and 165.72 is: 228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 363.92 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/363.92 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 363.92 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 60,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,308.82/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.58

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