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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 395.72 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 395.72 and 161.07 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 395.72 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/395.72 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 395.72 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 63,737.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,737.82/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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