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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.99, 365.91 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.99, 365.91 and 166.92 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.99 : 365.91 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.99/365.91 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.99x = 365.91 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.99x = 61,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,077.70/264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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