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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 396.24 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 396.24 and 71.79 is: 107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 396.24 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/396.24 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 396.24 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 28,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,444.09/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.68

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