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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.82, 396.75 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.82, 396.75 and 172.18 is: 257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.82 : 396.75 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.82/396.75 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.82x = 396.75 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.82x = 68,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,310.36/264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.95

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