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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.18, 397.74 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.18, 397.74 and 167.98 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.18 : 397.74 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.18/397.74 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.18x = 397.74 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.18x = 66,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,812.37/265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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