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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 365.12 and 159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 365.12 and 159.59 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 365.12 = 159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/365.12 = 159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 365.12 × 159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 58,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,270.21/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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