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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 365.25 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 365.25 and 166.44 is: 229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 365.25 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/365.25 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 365.25 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 60,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,792.21/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.65

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