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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 397.30 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 397.30 and 110.70 is: 166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 397.30 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/397.30 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 397.30 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 43,980.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,980.61/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.05

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