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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.44, 364.94 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.44, 364.94 and 159.56 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.44 : 364.94 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.44/364.94 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.44x = 364.94 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.44x = 58,229.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,229.17/264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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