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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 396.34 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 396.34 and 81.72 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 396.34 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/396.34 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 396.34 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 32,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,388.90/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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