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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.41, 396.68 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.41, 396.68 and 81.80 is: 122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.41 : 396.68 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.41/396.68 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.41x = 396.68 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.41x = 32,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,448.42/264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.72

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