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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 397.26 and 172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 397.26 and 172.30 is: 258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 397.26 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/397.26 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 397.26 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 68,447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,447.90/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.41

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