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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.45, 396.57 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.45, 396.57 and 81.78 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.45 : 396.57 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.45/396.57 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.45x = 396.57 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.45x = 32,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431.49/264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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