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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 365.54 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 365.54 and 166.77 is: 230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 365.54 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/365.54 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 365.54 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 60,961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,961.11/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.15

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