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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.14, 364.17 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.14, 364.17 and 170.72 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.14 : 364.17 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.14/364.17 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.14x = 364.17 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.14x = 62,170.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,170.19/264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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