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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 365.26 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 365.26 and 159.78 is: 220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 365.26 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/365.26 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 365.26 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 58,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,361.24/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.46

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