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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.45, 365.07 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.45, 365.07 and 166.27 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.45 : 365.07 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.45/365.07 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.45x = 365.07 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.45x = 60,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,700.19/264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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