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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.43, 396.74 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.43, 396.74 and 110.42 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.43 : 396.74 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.43/396.74 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.43x = 396.74 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.43x = 43,808.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,808.03/264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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