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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.31, 364.89 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.31, 364.89 and 175.91 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.31 : 364.89 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.31/364.89 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.31x = 364.89 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.31x = 64,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,187.80/264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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