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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 397.30 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 397.30 and 161.84 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 397.30 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/397.30 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 397.30 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 64,299.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,299.03/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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