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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 365.77 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 365.77 and 164.12 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 365.77 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/365.77 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 365.77 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 60,030.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,030.17/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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