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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.10, 395.64 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.10, 395.64 and 155.56 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.10 : 395.64 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.10/395.64 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.10x = 395.64 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.10x = 61,545.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,545.76/264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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