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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 396.59 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 396.59 and 81.79 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 396.59 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/396.59 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 396.59 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 32,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,435.70/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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