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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 364.90 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 364.90 and 171.18 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 364.90 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/364.90 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 364.90 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 62,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,463.58/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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