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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 364.58 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 364.58 and 159.27 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 364.58 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/364.58 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 364.58 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 58,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,066.66/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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