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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 396.24 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 396.24 and 110.18 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 396.24 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/396.24 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 396.24 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 43,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,657.72/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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