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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.17, 396.18 and 101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.17, 396.18 and 101.85 is: 152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.17 : 396.18 = 101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.17/396.18 = 101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.17x = 396.18 × 101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.17x = 40,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,350.93/264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.75

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