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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 396.42 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 396.42 and 110.38 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 396.42 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/396.42 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 396.42 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 43,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,756.84/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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