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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.66, 396.07 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.66, 396.07 and 167.11 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.66 : 396.07 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.66/396.07 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.66x = 396.07 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.66x = 66,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,187.26/264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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