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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 364.98 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 364.98 and 171.28 is: 236.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 364.98 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/364.98 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 364.98 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 62,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,513.77/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.36

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