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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.15, 397.17 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.15, 397.17 and 168.49 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.15 : 397.17 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.15/397.17 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.15x = 397.17 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.15x = 66,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,919.17/265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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