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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 396.92 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 396.92 and 167.18 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 396.92 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/396.92 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 396.92 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 66,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,357.09/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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