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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 365.03 and 159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 365.03 and 159.65 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 365.03 = 159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/365.03 = 159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 365.03 × 159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 58,278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,278.35/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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