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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 364.69 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 364.69 and 166.05 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 364.69 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/364.69 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 364.69 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 60,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,554.12/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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