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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 364.40 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 364.40 and 160.48 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 364.40 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/364.40 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 364.40 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 58,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,478.91/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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