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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 396.48 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 396.48 and 81.66 is: 122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 396.48 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/396.48 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 396.48 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 32,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376.56/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.51

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