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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.71, 397.18 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.71, 397.18 and 110.68 is: 166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.71 : 397.18 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.71/397.18 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.71x = 397.18 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.71x = 43,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,959.88/264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.07

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