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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 364.78 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 364.78 and 166 is: 229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 364.78 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/364.78 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 364.78 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 60,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,553.48/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.11

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