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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 395.92 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 395.92 and 173.08 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 395.92 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/395.92 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 395.92 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 68,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,525.83/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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