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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 397.37 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 397.37 and 110.86 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 397.37 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/397.37 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 397.37 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 44,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,052.44/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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