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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 396.75 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 396.75 and 110.51 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 396.75 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/396.75 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 396.75 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 43,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,844.84/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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