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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 396.39 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 396.39 and 81.66 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 396.39 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/396.39 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 396.39 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 32,369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,369.21/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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