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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.22, 396.48 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.22, 396.48 and 172.96 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.22 : 396.48 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.22/396.48 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.22x = 396.48 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.22x = 68,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,575.18/264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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