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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 396.34 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 396.34 and 81.59 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 396.34 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/396.34 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 396.34 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 32,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,334.99/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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