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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 397.15 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 397.15 and 110.56 is: 165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 397.15 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/397.15 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 397.15 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 43,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,908.90/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.87

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