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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 365.67 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 365.67 and 166.76 is: 230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 365.67 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/365.67 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 365.67 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 60,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,976.47/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.23

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