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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.46, 365.07 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.46, 365.07 and 166.18 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.46 : 365.07 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.46/365.07 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.46x = 365.07 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.46x = 60,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,667.33/264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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