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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 364.88 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 364.88 and 171.32 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 364.88 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/364.88 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 364.88 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 62,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,509.85/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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