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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.38, 397.65 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.38, 397.65 and 174.06 is: 260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.38 : 397.65 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.38/397.65 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.38x = 397.65 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.38x = 69,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,214.96/265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.81

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