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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 365.49 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 365.49 and 159.93 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 365.49 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/365.49 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 365.49 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 58,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,451.39/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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