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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 397.32 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 397.32 and 168.80 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 397.32 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/397.32 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 397.32 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 67,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,067.62/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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