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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 365.74 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 365.74 and 166.84 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 365.74 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/365.74 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 365.74 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 61,020.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,020.06/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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