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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 365.16 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 365.16 and 148.17 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 365.16 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/365.16 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 365.16 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 54,105.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,105.76/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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