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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.64, 397.22 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.64, 397.22 and 168.52 is: 252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.64 : 397.22 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.64/397.22 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.64x = 397.22 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.64x = 66,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,939.51/264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.95

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