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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 365.04 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 365.04 and 164.91 is: 227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 365.04 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/365.04 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 365.04 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 60,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,198.75/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.59

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