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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.31, 396.01 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.31, 396.01 and 161.57 is: 242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.31 : 396.01 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.31/396.01 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.31x = 396.01 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.31x = 63,980.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,980.55/264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.07

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