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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 395.97 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 395.97 and 167.23 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 395.97 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/395.97 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 395.97 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 66,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,218.06/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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