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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.75, 365.36 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.75, 365.36 and 161.25 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.75 : 365.36 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.75/365.36 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.75x = 365.36 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.75x = 58,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,913.49/264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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