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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.45, 398.63 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.45, 398.63 and 173.06 is: 259.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.45 : 398.63 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.45/398.63 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.45x = 398.63 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.45x = 68,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,987.48/265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.89

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