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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 396.74 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 396.74 and 72.16 is: 108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 396.74 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/396.74 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 396.74 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 28,628.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,628.76/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.23

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