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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 365.02 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 365.02 and 166.37 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 365.02 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/365.02 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 365.02 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 60,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,725.72/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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