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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.43, 396.86 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.43, 396.86 and 173.11 is: 259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.43 : 396.86 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.43/396.86 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.43x = 396.86 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.43x = 68,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,697.58/264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.79

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