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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 397.11 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 397.11 and 110.79 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 397.11 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/397.11 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 397.11 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 43,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,995.82/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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