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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 365.48 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 365.48 and 159.98 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 365.48 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/365.48 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 365.48 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 58,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,469.49/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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