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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.59, 396.77 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.59, 396.77 and 161.92 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.59 : 396.77 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.59/396.77 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.59x = 396.77 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.59x = 64,247.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,247.17/264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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