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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 365.94 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 365.94 and 165.66 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 365.94 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/365.94 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 365.94 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 60,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,621.62/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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