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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 364.62 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 364.62 and 166.08 is: 229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 364.62 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/364.62 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 364.62 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 60,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,556.09/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.01

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