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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.71, 396.99 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.71, 396.99 and 110.61 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.71 : 396.99 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.71/396.99 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.71x = 396.99 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.71x = 43,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,909.65/264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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