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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.71, 365.33 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.71, 365.33 and 166.44 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.71 : 365.33 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.71/365.33 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.71x = 365.33 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.71x = 60,804.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,804.69/264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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