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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.22, 396.44 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.22, 396.44 and 171.66 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.22 : 396.44 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.22/396.44 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.22x = 396.44 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.22x = 68,052.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,052.89/264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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