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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 395.85 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 395.85 and 161.84 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 395.85 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/395.85 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 395.85 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 64,064.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,064.36/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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