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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 364.79 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 364.79 and 159.42 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 364.79 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/364.79 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 364.79 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 58,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,154.02/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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