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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 365.51 and 171.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 365.51 and 171.63 is: 236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 365.51 = 171.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/365.51 = 171.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 365.51 × 171.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 62,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,732.91/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.94

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