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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.37, 396.59 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.37, 396.59 and 81.76 is: 122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.37 : 396.59 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.37/396.59 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.37x = 396.59 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.37x = 32,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425.20/264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.65

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