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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 366.18 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 366.18 and 165.76 is: 228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 366.18 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/366.18 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 366.18 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 60,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,698.00/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.79

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