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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 395.61 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 395.61 and 161.06 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 395.61 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/395.61 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 395.61 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 63,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,716.95/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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