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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.45, 396.74 and 81.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.45, 396.74 and 81.84 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.45 : 396.74 = 81.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.45/396.74 = 81.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.45x = 396.74 × 81.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.45x = 32,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,468.79/264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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