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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.25, 364.60 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.25, 364.60 and 170.97 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.25 : 364.60 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.25/364.60 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.25x = 364.60 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.25x = 62,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,335.66/264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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