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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 364.86 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 364.86 and 170.92 is: 235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 364.86 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/364.86 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 364.86 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 62,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,361.87/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.92

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