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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 398.17 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 398.17 and 73.07 is: 109.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 398.17 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/398.17 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 398.17 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 29,094.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,094.28/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.61

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