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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 365.74 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 365.74 and 165.56 is: 228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 365.74 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/365.74 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 365.74 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 60,551.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,551.91/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.43

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