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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 395.70 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 395.70 and 173.27 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 395.70 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/395.70 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 395.70 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 68,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,560.96/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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