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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 365.67 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 365.67 and 165.51 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 365.67 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/365.67 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 365.67 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 60,522.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,522.04/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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