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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 396.84 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 396.84 and 161.76 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 396.84 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/396.84 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 396.84 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 64,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,192.84/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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