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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.33, 364.65 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.33, 364.65 and 171.16 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.33 : 364.65 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.33/364.65 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.33x = 364.65 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.33x = 62,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,413.49/264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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