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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 396.90 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 396.90 and 168.42 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 396.90 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/396.90 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 396.90 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 66,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,845.90/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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