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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 364.11 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 364.11 and 170.67 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 364.11 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/364.11 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 364.11 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 62,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,142.65/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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