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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 365.44 and 170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 365.44 and 170.15 is: 234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 365.44 = 170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/365.44 = 170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 365.44 × 170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 62,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,179.62/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.89

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