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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 365.49 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 365.49 and 166.73 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 365.49 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/365.49 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 365.49 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 60,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,939.06/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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