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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 396.15 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 396.15 and 167.98 is: 251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 396.15 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/396.15 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 396.15 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 66,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,545.28/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.74

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