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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 364.18 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 364.18 and 170.61 is: 235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 364.18 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/364.18 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 364.18 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 62,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,132.75/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.33

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