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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 396.28 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 396.28 and 110.17 is: 165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 396.28 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/396.28 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 396.28 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 43,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,658.17/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.16

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