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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 365.06 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 365.06 and 166.29 is: 229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 365.06 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/365.06 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 365.06 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 60,705.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,705.00/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.46

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