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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 395.50 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 395.50 and 161.27 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 395.50 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/395.50 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 395.50 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 63,782.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,782.29/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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