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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 364.91 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 364.91 and 171.35 is: 236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 364.91 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/364.91 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 364.91 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 62,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,524.65/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.37

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