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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.01, 365.66 and 166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.01, 365.66 and 166.89 is: 230.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.01 : 365.66 = 166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.01/365.66 = 166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.01x = 365.66 × 166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.01x = 61,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027.10/265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.29

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