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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.38, 366.22 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.38, 366.22 and 165.85 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.38 : 366.22 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.38/366.22 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.38x = 366.22 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.38x = 60,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,736.88/265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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