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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 364.37 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 364.37 and 157.70 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 364.37 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/364.37 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 364.37 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 57,461.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,461.27/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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