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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 396.17 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 396.17 and 81.52 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 396.17 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/396.17 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 396.17 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 32,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,295.37/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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