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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.75, 397.29 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.75, 397.29 and 112.75 is: 169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.75 : 397.29 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.75/397.29 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.75x = 397.29 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.75x = 44,793.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,793.88/264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.19

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