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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.29, 364.85 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.29, 364.85 and 175.92 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.29 : 364.85 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.29/364.85 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.29x = 364.85 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.29x = 64,182.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,182.16/264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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