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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.66, 397.10 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.66, 397.10 and 110.55 is: 165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.66 : 397.10 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.66/397.10 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.66x = 397.10 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.66x = 43,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,896.87/264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.86

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