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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 397.18 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 397.18 and 82.16 is: 123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 397.18 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/397.18 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 397.18 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 32,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,632.31/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.24

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