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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 364.89 and 171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 364.89 and 171.33 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 364.89 = 171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/364.89 = 171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 364.89 × 171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 62,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,516.60/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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