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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 397.65 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 397.65 and 168.98 is: 253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 397.65 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/397.65 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 397.65 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 67,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,194.90/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.24

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