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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 364.89 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 364.89 and 171.24 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 364.89 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/364.89 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 364.89 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 62,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,483.76/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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