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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.70, 364.92 and 166.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.70, 364.92 and 166.39 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.70 : 364.92 = 166.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.70/364.92 = 166.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.70x = 364.92 × 166.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.70x = 60,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,719.04/264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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