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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.12, 398.01 and 167.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.12, 398.01 and 167.65 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.12 : 398.01 = 167.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.12/398.01 = 167.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.12x = 398.01 × 167.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.12x = 66,726.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,726.38/265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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