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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.23, 364.63 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.23, 364.63 and 166.04 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.23 : 364.63 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.23/364.63 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.23x = 364.63 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.23x = 60,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,543.17/264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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