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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 396.54 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 396.54 and 167.04 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 396.54 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/396.54 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 396.54 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 66,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,238.04/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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