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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.70, 365.30 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.70, 365.30 and 166.49 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.70 : 365.30 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.70/365.30 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.70x = 365.30 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.70x = 60,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,818.80/264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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