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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 397.46 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 397.46 and 110.85 is: 166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 397.46 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/397.46 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 397.46 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 44,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,058.44/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.30

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