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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 397.92 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 397.92 and 169.16 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 397.92 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/397.92 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 397.92 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 67,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,312.15/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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