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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.62, 396.62 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.62, 396.62 and 110.51 is: 165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.62 : 396.62 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.62/396.62 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.62x = 396.62 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.62x = 43,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,827.94/264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.63

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