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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.15, 364.53 and 165.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.15, 364.53 and 165.87 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.15 : 364.53 = 165.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.15/364.53 = 165.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.15x = 364.53 × 165.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.15x = 60,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,464.59/264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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