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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 366.48 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 366.48 and 166.08 is: 229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 366.48 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/366.48 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 366.48 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 60,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,865.00/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.02

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