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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.64, 396.96 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.64, 396.96 and 168.25 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.64 : 396.96 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.64/396.96 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.64x = 396.96 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.64x = 66,788.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,788.52/264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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