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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.98, 364.29 and 165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.98, 364.29 and 165.79 is: 228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.98 : 364.29 = 165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.98/364.29 = 165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.98x = 364.29 × 165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.98x = 60,395.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,395.47/263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.79

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