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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 396.49 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 396.49 and 81.77 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 396.49 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/396.49 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 396.49 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 32,420.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,420.99/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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