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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 396.10 and 81.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 396.10 and 81.51 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 396.10 = 81.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/396.10 = 81.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 396.10 × 81.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 32,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284.13/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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