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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 396.97 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 396.97 and 110.56 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 396.97 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/396.97 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 396.97 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 43,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,889.34/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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