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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 365.04 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 365.04 and 159.63 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 365.04 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/365.04 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 365.04 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 58,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,271.34/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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