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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 364.35 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 364.35 and 159.15 is: 219.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 364.35 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/364.35 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 364.35 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 57,985.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,985.02/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.54

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