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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.92, 364.32 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.92, 364.32 and 165.88 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.92 : 364.32 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.92/364.32 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.92x = 364.32 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.92x = 60,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,433.40/263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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