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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 364.69 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 364.69 and 171.09 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 364.69 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/364.69 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 364.69 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 62,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,394.81/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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