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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.35, 396.58 and 81.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.35, 396.58 and 81.71 is: 122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.35 : 396.58 = 81.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.35/396.58 = 81.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.35x = 396.58 × 81.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.35x = 32,404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404.55/264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.58

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