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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 397.93 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 397.93 and 174.15 is: 261.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 397.93 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/397.93 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 397.93 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 69,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,299.51/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.10

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