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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.27, 364.66 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.27, 364.66 and 166.01 is: 229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.27 : 364.66 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.27/364.66 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.27x = 364.66 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.27x = 60,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,536.46/264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.07

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