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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 365.43 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 365.43 and 166.50 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 365.43 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/365.43 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 365.43 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 60,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,844.10/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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