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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 364.38 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 364.38 and 164.52 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 364.38 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/364.38 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 364.38 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 59,947.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,947.80/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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