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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 364.76 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 364.76 and 166.04 is: 229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 364.76 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/364.76 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 364.76 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 60,564.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,564.75/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.15

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