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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.49, 366.28 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.49, 366.28 and 165.84 is: 228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.49 : 366.28 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.49/366.28 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.49x = 366.28 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.49x = 60,742.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,742.24/265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.80

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