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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 365.78 and 166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 365.78 and 166.81 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 365.78 = 166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/365.78 = 166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 365.78 × 166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 61,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,015.76/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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