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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.37, 396.56 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.37, 396.56 and 173.14 is: 259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.37 : 396.56 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.37/396.56 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.37x = 396.56 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.37x = 68,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,660.40/264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.71

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