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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.79, 397.32 and 173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.79, 397.32 and 173.47 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.79 : 397.32 = 173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.79/397.32 = 173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.79x = 397.32 × 173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.79x = 68,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,923.10/264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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