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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 365.43 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 365.43 and 165.23 is: 227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 365.43 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/365.43 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 365.43 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 60,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,380.00/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.95

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