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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.29, 364.60 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.29, 364.60 and 171.06 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.29 : 364.60 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.29/364.60 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.29x = 364.60 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.29x = 62,368.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,368.05/264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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