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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 396.88 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 396.88 and 161.99 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 396.88 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/396.88 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 396.88 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 64,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,290.59/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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