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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 396.18 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 396.18 and 71.80 is: 107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 396.18 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/396.18 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 396.18 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 28,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,445.72/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.68

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