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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 365.04 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 365.04 and 161 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 365.04 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/365.04 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 365.04 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 58,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,771.44/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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