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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.03, 396.45 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.03, 396.45 and 161.03 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.03 : 396.45 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.03/396.45 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.03x = 396.45 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.03x = 63,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,838.36/264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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