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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 365.40 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 365.40 and 171.48 is: 236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 365.40 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/365.40 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 365.40 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 62,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,658.79/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.56

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