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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.10, 365.79 and 166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.10, 365.79 and 166.99 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.10 : 365.79 = 166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.10/365.79 = 166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.10x = 365.79 × 166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.10x = 61,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,083.27/265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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