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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 396.10 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 396.10 and 161.74 is: 242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 396.10 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/396.10 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 396.10 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 64,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,065.21/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.30

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