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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.89, 365.57 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.89, 365.57 and 163.96 is: 226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.89 : 365.57 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.89/365.57 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.89x = 365.57 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.89x = 59,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,938.25/264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.28

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