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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 364.64 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 364.64 and 153.71 is: 212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 364.64 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/364.64 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 364.64 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 56,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,046.22/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.11

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