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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 365.14 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 365.14 and 166.28 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 365.14 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/365.14 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 365.14 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 60,715.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,715.48/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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