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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.63, 366.75 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.63, 366.75 and 166.09 is: 229.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.63 : 366.75 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.63/366.75 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.63x = 366.75 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.63x = 60,912.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,912.71/265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.31

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