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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.37, 364.91 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.37, 364.91 and 159.54 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.37 : 364.91 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.37/364.91 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.37x = 364.91 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.37x = 58,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,217.74/264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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