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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 365.72 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 365.72 and 166.80 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 365.72 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/365.72 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 365.72 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 61,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,002.10/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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