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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 396.91 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 396.91 and 112.50 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 396.91 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/396.91 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 396.91 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 44,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,652.38/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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