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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 396.81 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 396.81 and 161.93 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 396.81 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/396.81 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 396.81 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 64,256.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,256.44/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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