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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.54, 396.24 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.54, 396.24 and 166.74 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.54 : 396.24 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.54/396.24 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.54x = 396.24 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.54x = 66,069.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,069.06/264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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