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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 365.07 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 365.07 and 171.41 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 365.07 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/365.07 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 365.07 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 62,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,576.90/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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