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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 396.90 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 396.90 and 110.56 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 396.90 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/396.90 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 396.90 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 43,881.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,881.26/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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