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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 365.04 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 365.04 and 171.26 is: 236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 365.04 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/365.04 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 365.04 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 62,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,516.75/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.52

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