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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 364.38 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 364.38 and 160.56 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 364.38 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/364.38 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 364.38 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 58,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,504.85/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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