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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.44, 396.54 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.44, 396.54 and 102 is: 152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.44 : 396.54 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.44/396.54 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.44x = 396.54 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.44x = 40,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,447.08/264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.95

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