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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.73, 365.34 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.73, 365.34 and 159.84 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.73 : 365.34 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.73/365.34 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.73x = 365.34 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.73x = 58,394.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,394.12/264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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