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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 397.17 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 397.17 and 173.39 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 397.17 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/397.17 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 397.17 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 68,863.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,863.32/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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