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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.90, 397.42 and 110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.90, 397.42 and 110.90 is: 166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.90 : 397.42 = 110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.90/397.42 = 110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.90x = 397.42 × 110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.90x = 44,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,073.88/264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.38

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