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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.45, 396.56 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.45, 396.56 and 173.63 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.45 : 396.56 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.45/396.56 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.45x = 396.56 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.45x = 68,851.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,851.86/264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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