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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.99, 366.96 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.99, 366.96 and 166.35 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.99 : 366.96 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.99/366.96 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.99x = 366.96 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.99x = 61,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,043.80/265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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