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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.45, 396.66 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.45, 396.66 and 173.22 is: 259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.45 : 396.66 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.45/396.66 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.45x = 396.66 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.45x = 68,709.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,709.45/264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.82

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