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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 396.07 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 396.07 and 71.67 is: 107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 396.07 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/396.07 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 396.07 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 28,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,387.17/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.51

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