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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 397.16 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 397.16 and 110.72 is: 166.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 397.16 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/397.16 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 397.16 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 43,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,971.02/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.10

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