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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 364.44 and 165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 364.44 and 165.80 is: 228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 364.44 = 165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/364.44 = 165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 364.44 × 165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 60,424.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,424.15/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.81

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