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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.91, 365.51 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.91, 365.51 and 166.60 is: 229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.91 : 365.51 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.91/365.51 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.91x = 365.51 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.91x = 60,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,891.85/264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.86

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