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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.38, 397.92 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.38, 397.92 and 174 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.38 : 397.92 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.38/397.92 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.38x = 397.92 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.38x = 69,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,238.08/265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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