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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 397.86 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 397.86 and 174.48 is: 261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 397.86 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/397.86 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 397.86 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 69,418.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,418.61/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.66

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