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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 396.36 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 396.36 and 161.60 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 396.36 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/396.36 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 396.36 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 64,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,051.78/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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