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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 396.33 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 396.33 and 171.66 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 396.33 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/396.33 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 396.33 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 68,034.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,034.01/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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