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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 397.75 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 397.75 and 167.54 is: 251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 397.75 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/397.75 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 397.75 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 66,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,638.08/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.15

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