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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 395.28 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 395.28 and 172.52 is: 258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 395.28 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/395.28 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 395.28 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 68,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,193.71/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.29

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