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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 397.38 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 397.38 and 108.70 is: 163.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 397.38 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/397.38 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 397.38 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 43,195.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,195.21/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.07

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