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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 364.60 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 364.60 and 159.34 is: 219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 364.60 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/364.60 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 364.60 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 58,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,095.36/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.79

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