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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 364.50 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 364.50 and 160.68 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 364.50 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/364.50 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 364.50 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 58,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,567.86/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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