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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.58, 364.98 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.58, 364.98 and 166.36 is: 229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.58 : 364.98 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.58/364.98 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.58x = 364.98 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.58x = 60,718.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,718.07/264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.49

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