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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.38, 365.01 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.38, 365.01 and 171.27 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.38 : 365.01 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.38/365.01 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.38x = 365.01 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.38x = 62,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514.41/264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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