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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 364.14 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 364.14 and 165.66 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 364.14 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/364.14 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 364.14 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 60,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,322.60/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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