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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 363.96 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 363.96 and 165.60 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 363.96 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/363.96 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 363.96 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 60,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,271.78/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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