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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 364.58 and 165.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 364.58 and 165.97 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 364.58 = 165.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/364.58 = 165.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 364.58 × 165.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 60,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,509.34/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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