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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 365.46 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 365.46 and 166.74 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 365.46 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/365.46 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 365.46 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 60,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,936.80/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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