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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 396.08 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 396.08 and 81.45 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 396.08 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/396.08 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 396.08 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 32,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,258.33/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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