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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.13, 396.71 and 167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.13, 396.71 and 167.17 is: 250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.13 : 396.71 = 167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.13/396.71 = 167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.13x = 396.71 × 167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.13x = 66,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,318.01/265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.13

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