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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 365.70 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 365.70 and 171.86 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 365.70 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/365.70 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 365.70 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 62,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,847.37/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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