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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.93, 365.49 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.93, 365.49 and 166.51 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.93 : 365.49 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.93/365.49 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.93x = 365.49 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.93x = 60,857.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,857.74/264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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