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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 396.74 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 396.74 and 110.57 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 396.74 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/396.74 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 396.74 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 43,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,866.49/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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