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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.47, 365.18 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.47, 365.18 and 166.32 is: 229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.47 : 365.18 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.47/365.18 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.47x = 365.18 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.47x = 60,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,735.91/264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.66

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