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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.59, 364.98 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.59, 364.98 and 171.16 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.59 : 364.98 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.59/364.98 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.59x = 364.98 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.59x = 62,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,469.98/264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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