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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.17, 396.12 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.17, 396.12 and 81.52 is: 122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.17 : 396.12 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.17/396.12 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.17x = 396.12 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.17x = 32,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,291.70/264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.24

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