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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 364.48 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 364.48 and 165.88 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 364.48 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/364.48 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 364.48 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 60,459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,459.94/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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