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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.66, 365.10 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.66, 365.10 and 166.44 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.66 : 365.10 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.66/365.10 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.66x = 365.10 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.66x = 60,767.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,767.24/264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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