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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 396.57 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 396.57 and 110.43 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 396.57 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/396.57 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 396.57 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 43,793.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,793.23/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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