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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.03, 395.37 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.03, 395.37 and 172.46 is: 258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.03 : 395.37 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.03/395.37 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.03x = 395.37 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.03x = 68,183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,183.53/264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.24

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