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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 364.69 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 364.69 and 159.36 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 364.69 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/364.69 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 364.69 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 58,117.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,117.00/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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