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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.10, 365.10 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.10, 365.10 and 261.64 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.10 : 365.10 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.10/365.10 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.10x = 365.10 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.10x = 95,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,524.76/264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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