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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 396.01 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 396.01 and 161.34 is: 241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 396.01 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/396.01 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 396.01 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 63,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,892.25/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.66

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