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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 364.41 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 364.41 and 170.84 is: 235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 364.41 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/364.41 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 364.41 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 62,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,255.80/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.71

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