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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.26, 396.23 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.26, 396.23 and 81.60 is: 122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.26 : 396.23 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.26/396.23 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.26x = 396.23 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.26x = 32,332.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,332.27/264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.35

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