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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.11, 364.70 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.11, 364.70 and 171 is: 236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.11 : 364.70 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.11/364.70 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.11x = 364.70 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.11x = 62,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,364.13/264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.13

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