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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 365.55 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 365.55 and 166.68 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 365.55 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/365.55 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 365.55 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 60,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,929.87/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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