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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 365.40 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 365.40 and 171.56 is: 236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 365.40 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/365.40 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 365.40 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 62,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,688.02/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.59

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