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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 365.01 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 365.01 and 166.25 is: 229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 365.01 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/365.01 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 365.01 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 60,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,683.20/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.37

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