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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.27, 364.83 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.27, 364.83 and 166.08 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.27 : 364.83 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.27/364.83 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.27x = 364.83 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.27x = 60,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,590.14/264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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