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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 396.30 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 396.30 and 168.04 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 396.30 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/396.30 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 396.30 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 66,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,594.25/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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