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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 365.73 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 365.73 and 166.78 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 365.73 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/365.73 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 365.73 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 60,996.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,996.45/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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