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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.47, 365.03 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.47, 365.03 and 166.22 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.47 : 365.03 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.47/365.03 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.47x = 365.03 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.47x = 60,672.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,672.63/264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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