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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 396.81 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 396.81 and 173.79 is: 260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 396.81 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/396.81 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 396.81 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 68,961.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,961.61/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.54

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