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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.22, 396.15 and 167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.22, 396.15 and 167.92 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.22 : 396.15 = 167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.22/396.15 = 167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.22x = 396.15 × 167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.22x = 66,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,521.51/264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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