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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 366.10 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 366.10 and 165.62 is: 228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 366.10 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/366.10 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 366.10 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 60,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,633.48/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.63

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