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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 396.78 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 396.78 and 173.52 is: 259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 396.78 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/396.78 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 396.78 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 68,849.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,849.27/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.79

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