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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.25, 398.51 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.25, 398.51 and 169.13 is: 254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.25 : 398.51 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.25/398.51 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.25x = 398.51 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.25x = 67,397.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,397.16/265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.09

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