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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.11, 396.17 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.11, 396.17 and 168.53 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.11 : 396.17 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.11/396.17 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.11x = 396.17 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.11x = 66,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,765.69/264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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