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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.27, 364.77 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.27, 364.77 and 166.02 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.27 : 364.77 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.27/364.77 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.27x = 364.77 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.27x = 60,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,559.12/264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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