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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 397.76 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 397.76 and 168.96 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 397.76 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/397.76 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 397.76 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 67,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,205.53/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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