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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.45, 396.60 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.45, 396.60 and 161.36 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.45 : 396.60 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.45/396.60 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.45x = 396.60 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.45x = 63,993.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,993.39/264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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