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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.83, 397.17 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.83, 397.17 and 82.17 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.83 : 397.17 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.83/397.17 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.83x = 397.17 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.83x = 32,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,635.46/264.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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