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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.98, 397.56 and 110.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.98, 397.56 and 110.95 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.98 : 397.56 = 110.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.98/397.56 = 110.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.98x = 397.56 × 110.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.98x = 44,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,109.78/264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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