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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.88 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.88 and 110.42 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.88 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.88 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.88 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 43,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,823.49/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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