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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 364.56 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 364.56 and 146.16 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 364.56 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/364.56 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 364.56 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 53,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,284.09/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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