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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 366.95 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 366.95 and 166.24 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 366.95 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/366.95 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 366.95 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 60,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,999.64/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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