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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.90, 396.98 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.90, 396.98 and 110.74 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.90 : 396.98 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.90/396.98 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.90x = 396.98 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.90x = 43,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,961.57/264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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