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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 364.38 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 364.38 and 160.44 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 364.38 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/364.38 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 364.38 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 58,461.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,461.13/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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