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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.91, 397.43 and 110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.91, 397.43 and 110.87 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.91 : 397.43 = 110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.91/397.43 = 110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.91x = 397.43 × 110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.91x = 44,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,062.51/264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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