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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 365.01 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 365.01 and 166.23 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 365.01 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/365.01 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 365.01 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 60,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,675.61/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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