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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.62, 364.97 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.62, 364.97 and 171.20 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.62 : 364.97 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.62/364.97 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.62x = 364.97 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.62x = 62,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,482.86/264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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