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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 396.27 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 396.27 and 161.58 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 396.27 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/396.27 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 396.27 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 64,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,029.31/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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