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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.46, 396.01 and 172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.46, 396.01 and 172.89 is: 258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.46 : 396.01 = 172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.46/396.01 = 172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.46x = 396.01 × 172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.46x = 68,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,466.17/264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.89

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