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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 364.38 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 364.38 and 165.72 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 364.38 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/364.38 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 364.38 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 60,385.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,385.05/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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