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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.71, 365.38 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.71, 365.38 and 166.55 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.71 : 365.38 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.71/365.38 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.71x = 365.38 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.71x = 60,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,851.38/264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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