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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.99, 365.58 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.99, 365.58 and 165.35 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.99 : 365.58 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.99/365.58 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.99x = 365.58 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.99x = 60,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,448.65/264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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