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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.65, 397.10 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.65, 397.10 and 110.53 is: 165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.65 : 397.10 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.65/397.10 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.65x = 397.10 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.65x = 43,891.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,891.46/264.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.85

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