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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 365.18 and 166.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 365.18 and 166.39 is: 229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 365.18 = 166.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/365.18 = 166.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 365.18 × 166.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 60,760.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,760.56/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.66

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