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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.60, 392.40 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.60, 392.40 and 164.40 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.60 : 392.40 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.60/392.40 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.60x = 392.40 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.60x = 64,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,510.56/261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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