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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.10, 364.24 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.10, 364.24 and 175.42 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.10 : 364.24 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.10/364.24 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.10x = 364.24 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.10x = 63,894.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,894.98/264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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