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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 364.40 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 364.40 and 165.70 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 364.40 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/364.40 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 364.40 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 60,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,381.08/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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