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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 364.44 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 364.44 and 165.92 is: 228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 364.44 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/364.44 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 364.44 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 60,467.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,467.88/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.84

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