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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.55, 396.06 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.55, 396.06 and 172.99 is: 258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.55 : 396.06 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.55/396.06 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.55x = 396.06 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.55x = 68,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,514.42/264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.98

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