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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.90, 364.31 and 165.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.90, 364.31 and 165.71 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.90 : 364.31 = 165.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.90/364.31 = 165.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.90x = 364.31 × 165.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.90x = 60,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,367.16/263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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