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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.44, 364.98 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.44, 364.98 and 159.50 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.44 : 364.98 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.44/364.98 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.44x = 364.98 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.44x = 58,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,214.31/264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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