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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 364.32 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 364.32 and 159.10 is: 219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 364.32 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/364.32 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 364.32 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 57,963.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,963.31/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.52

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