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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 365.10 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 365.10 and 166.49 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 365.10 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/365.10 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 365.10 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 60,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,785.50/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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