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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 364.27 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 364.27 and 169.52 is: 233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 364.27 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/364.27 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 364.27 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 61,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,749.44/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.83

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