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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.98, 365.55 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.98, 365.55 and 166.70 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.98 : 365.55 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.98/365.55 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.98x = 365.55 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.98x = 60,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,935.36/264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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