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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 365.02 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 365.02 and 171.08 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 365.02 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/365.02 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 365.02 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 62,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,447.62/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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