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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.61, 365.10 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.61, 365.10 and 159.67 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.61 : 365.10 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.61/365.10 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.61x = 365.10 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.61x = 58,295.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,295.52/264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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