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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 365.23 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 365.23 and 164.99 is: 227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 365.23 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/365.23 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 365.23 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 60,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,257.91/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.79

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