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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 396.87 and 167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 396.87 and 167.14 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 396.87 = 167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/396.87 = 167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 396.87 × 167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 66,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,332.85/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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