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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 396.58 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 396.58 and 110.32 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 396.58 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/396.58 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 396.58 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 43,750.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,750.71/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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