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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.39, 398.08 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.39, 398.08 and 173.82 is: 260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.39 : 398.08 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.39/398.08 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.39x = 398.08 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.39x = 69,194.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,194.27/265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.73

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