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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.11, 395.53 and 171.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.11, 395.53 and 171.37 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.11 : 395.53 = 171.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.11/395.53 = 171.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.11x = 395.53 × 171.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.11x = 67,780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,780.78/264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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