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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.82, 365.40 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.82, 365.40 and 166.71 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.82 : 365.40 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.82/365.40 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.82x = 365.40 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.82x = 60,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,915.83/264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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