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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 365.04 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 365.04 and 161.04 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 365.04 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/365.04 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 365.04 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 58,786.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,786.04/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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