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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 397.92 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 397.92 and 173.76 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 397.92 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/397.92 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 397.92 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 69,142.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,142.58/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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