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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.46, 396.66 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.46, 396.66 and 161.74 is: 242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.46 : 396.66 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.46/396.66 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.46x = 396.66 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.46x = 64,155.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,155.79/264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.59

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