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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 364.38 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 364.38 and 165.78 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 364.38 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/364.38 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 364.38 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 60,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,406.92/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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