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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.70, 365.21 and 159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.70, 365.21 and 159.83 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.70 : 365.21 = 159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.70/365.21 = 159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.70x = 365.21 × 159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.70x = 58,368.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,368.89/264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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