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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.71, 397.08 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.71, 397.08 and 110.60 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.71 : 397.08 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.71/397.08 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.71x = 397.08 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.71x = 43,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,916.50/264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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