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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 396.95 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 396.95 and 110.70 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 396.95 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/396.95 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 396.95 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 43,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,941.81/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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